Climate Journalism

Role: Stephen Lewis Climate Journalism Fellowship
Organization: The Energy Mix
Location: anywhere in Canada

Stephen Lewis Climate Journalism Fellowship

If you’ve been studying journalism or in a climate change-related program at a Canadian college or university, we’d like to hear from you.

The Energy Mix is pleased and grateful to launch the Stephen Lewis Climate Journalism Fellowship in October, 2024. It’s open to students and recent graduates who are excellent newswriters and looking to apply their craft to one of the most urgent crises—and one of the biggest opportunities for social and economic transformation—that we’ll see in our lifetimes.

The fellowship is named for Stephen Lewis, the philanthropist, diplomat, politician, journalist, labour arbitrator, and former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations who hosted the world’s first international climate change conference, the Toronto Conference on the Changing Atmosphere, in 1988. It’s made possible by a generous donation we received in honour of Lewis’ many achievements, recognizing his leadership, passion, and lifelong humanitarianism.

The Basics

• 12- to 15-week position beginning mid-October, 2024
• Remote position with regular team check-ins and supervision
• 15 to 18.75 hours per week
• Pay rate of $22.50 per hour
• Duties will expand in the course of the fellowship from desk rewrites, to compiled stories, to original newswriting.

Eligibility

Consider applying for the Stephen Lewis Climate Journalism Fellowship if you see yourself in this picture:

• You’re a student in a journalism or climate-related program at an accredited Canadian college or university, or graduated in 2024
• You’ve specialized in climate change, energy, or an adjacent topic (recognizing that many if not most topics are adjacent to climate change…so if you aren’t sure the connection is obvious, feel free to make your case!)
• You consistently produce solid news copy in English; bilingual or multilingual ability welcome and appreciated
• You’re curious and enthusiastic about newsgathering
• You’re fully versed in standard news practices and ethics
• You’re proficient at online research and comfortable using standard research tools.

The Energy Mix actively encourages applications from individuals belonging to historically marginalized or excluded groups, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racial minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. We value unique perspectives and experiences that are integral to our mission of driving positive change.

Apply Today

Applications for the Stephen Lewis Climate Journalism Fellowship close October 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Visit the Energy Mix website to apply or access the application form directly here: https://forms.gle/fHrVyxxBD3H6Stbn6

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